Rosaceae Prunus sp.

Chokecherry

Creek - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659

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Scientific name: Prunus sp.
Common names: Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Decoction of root taken for dysentery.

RECRD: 92587 id: 30681